π§ Swami Vivekananda Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Wiki & More
Swami Vivekananda was one of the most influential spiritual leaders of India. A disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, he played a major role in the revival of Hinduism and introduced Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. His famous speech at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in 1893 earned him worldwide fame.
π Basic Information
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Full Name
Narendranath Datta
Known As
Swami Vivekananda
Date of Birth
January 12, 1863
Place of Birth
Kolkata (then Calcutta), West Bengal, India
Nationality
Indian
Religion
Hinduism
Profession
Hindu Monk, Philosopher, Spiritual Leader
Known For
Speech at Chicago, Revival of Hinduism
Died
July 4, 1902 (at the age of 39)
Place of Death
Belur Math, West Bengal, India
π Physical Stats
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Height
5 feet 9 inches (approx.)
Weight
Around 75 kg (approx.)
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Black
Body Type
Athletic
πͺ Family Details
Relation
Name
Father
Vishwanath Datta
Mother
Bhuvaneshwari Devi
Siblings
8 siblings (he was one of 9 children)
Marital Status
Celibate (Brahmachari)
π Educational Background
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Schooling
Metropolitan Institution, Kolkata
College
Scottish Church College, Kolkata
Major
Philosophy
Interests
Spirituality, Vedas, Yoga, Music
π Legacy & Contributions
Founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897.
Popularized Vedanta and Yoga in the West.
Inspired generations of freedom fighters and spiritual seekers.
His birthday is celebrated as National Youth Day in India (January 12).
π Wiki & More
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Famous Speech
Chicago, 1893 β “Sisters and Brothers of America”
Spiritual Guru
Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
Organizations
Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission
Followers
Global β across India, USA, Europe
Inspirational Quote
βArise! Awake! and stop not until the goal is reached.β